Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.1%	0.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.7%	48.9%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around ME7 5JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.7%	43.6%	5.9%	37.9%	5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.1%	37.3%	-0.8%	44.2%	-6.9%
Separated	4.8%	3.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	14.3%	11%	-3.3%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5.2%	4.2%	-1.0%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	46.6%	6.7%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	44.6%	37.4%	-7.2%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	10.1%	9.5%	-0.6%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.1%	18.1%	-4.0%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	17.3%	0.0%	9.6%	7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	15.2%	-1.3%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	14.3%	0.9%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	29.1%	12.6%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	12.1%	2.5%	-9.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2%	2.0%	1.1%	0.9%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.4%	7.6%	5.2%	3.1%	4.5%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	3.7%	8.9%	5.2%	1.6%	7.3%
Black African	1.7%	5.3%	3.6%	2.5%	2.8%
Other Black	0%	2%	2.0%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	87.5%	67.8%	-19.7%	81.4%	-13.6%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	72.2%	-4.8%	83.2%	-11.0%
European Union	14.5%	5.9%	-8.6%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.7%	7.5%	5.8%	2.7%	4.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.7%	14.1%	9.4%	5.6%	8.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76%	72%	-4.0%	83.2%	-11.2%
10+ Years	4.7%	16.9%	12.2%	9.8%	7.1%
5-10 Years	9.1%	5.5%	-3.6%	2.9%	2.6%
2-5 Years	5.1%	2.3%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	3.3%	-1.8%	1.9%	1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.1%	76.7%	-11.6%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	3%	1.3%	1.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	4.6%	1.2%	3.4%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	7.2%	1.7%	5.5%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Vicarage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 147.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vicarage Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 162nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ME7 5JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vicarage Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gillingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME7 5JA

Average Price
£216,240

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£216,240

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Road

Average Price
£247,393

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£247,393

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Vicarage Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-02-22	£242,074
13 Vicarage Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2016-07-28	£231,692
25 Vicarage Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£101,000	2014-09-25	£169,010
21 Vicarage Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£117,500	2014-04-30	£214,986
13 Vicarage Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£124,995	2014-02-07	£233,839

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME7 5JA

Employment

ME7 5JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	30
Student (economically inactive)	19
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Transport and storage	11
Education	11
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG	2out of 4	801 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	2out of 4	986 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY	3out of 4	1,060 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	3out of 4	259 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	1,644 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ	1out of 4	1,683 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	3out of 4	1,969 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	1,206 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH	3out of 4	4,601 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY	- not rated	721 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	1,514 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ	- not rated	1,674 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	2,012 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	106-108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	194 yd
Bollywood	11 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	384 yd
Merkur Slots	52 Green Street, Gillingham	444 yd
Chef`s Delight	81 High Street, Gillingham	447 yd
Royal Voluntary Service	Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital	451 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Mary's Irish Social Club	St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club	95 yd
Woodland Tavern	Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales	139 yd
The Napier Arms	The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street	310 yd
Will Adams	Will Adams PH, Flat	370 yd
Fleur De Lis	Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road	476 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Shipa	113-115 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	108 yd
Yohome Takeaway	109 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	117 yd
Gilbert's Food House	101-103 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	130 yd
Peters Fish Bar	4 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham	161 yd
Rose Garden	88-90 Canterbury Street, Gillingham	194 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	141-145 High Street, Gillingham	493 yd
Aldi	70 Duncan Road, Gillingham	605 yd
Asda	Asda Stores, Dynamo Way	918 yd
Sainsbury's	277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham	1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	330 yd
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION	grass pitches	758 yd
Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	759 yd
Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION	grass pitches	885 yd
Medway Park Mill Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	902 yd
Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD	indoor bowls	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.94 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME7 5JA